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Piggott, AR
City in Clay County, Arkansas.
Population
3,555
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Piggott and its ZIP codes
Piggott at a glance
- Piggott is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 96th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $44,468 a year, 27% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Piggott, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Piggott, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,468
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$115,500
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (626), Irish Americans (382), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Piggott.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,856
3,023 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $11,162 per person
How people get to work
Piggott, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Piggott, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Piggott, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Piggott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenwayCity | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| PollardCity | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| St. FrancisCity | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| NimmonsTown | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Holcomb, MOCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Frisbee, MOCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Campbell, MOCity | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| RectorCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| White Oak, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| McDougalTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Kennett, MOCity | 13 mi | 7 |
| Clarkton, MOCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Qulin, MOCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Gideon, MOCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| MarmadukeCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Senath, MOCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Piggott, AR in?
- Piggott is in Clay County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Piggott, AR?
- About 3,555 people live in Piggott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Piggott?
- Nearby places include Greenway (3.6 mi), Pollard (4.7 mi), St. Francis (5.6 mi), Nimmons (8.3 mi), Holcomb, MO (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023